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In 43 B.C., a year after the murder of Julius Caesar, three powerful Romans signed a five year pact to rule Rome jointly. Marc Antony, Octavius Caesar, and Lepidus formed the Second Triumvirate and after defeating the last Republican army at Philippi, Marc Antony began his campaign to pacify and occupy the Eastern portion of the Empire. His journey led him through Syria, Judaea, Palestine, and finally into the Kingdom of Egypt. There he formed his famous alliance with the last great pharaoh, Cleopatra VII. But even though Cleopatra had become his unfailing ally for life, Marc Antony was surrounded by enemies.
In this scenario, you will be faced with waves of unrest that embroiled the East as Rome's traditional enemies rise up to test her new rulers. Foremost among them: The Parthians. In 39 and 36 B.C., you will face major conflicts with these well-organized descendants of the Persian Empire. And in 34, you will meet the treachorous armies of the King of Armenia. Throughout all of this, Upper Nile tribes and indigenous natives will keep your armies scrambling around the desert.
But Marc Antony also had a deep, personal interest in building up the glory of Alexandria, as well as doing all he could to enhance the power of his consort's kingdom. Consequently, a population of 6000 is required to win, as well as prosperity, culture and peace ratings of 40.
And watch your relations with Rome. Octavian will make numerous annoying requests for armies and weapons, in order to keep you weak and off balance. He is also engaged in an elaborate economic war against you -- undercutting the value of your most valuable exports. By 32 B.C., the nephew of Julius Caesar had declared war on Marc Antony -- at all costs, you must avoid this fate. Vivat Roma! Vivat Marc Antony, Imperator!
